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Enjoy your outdoor activities - safely
As the temperature rises,
people spend more time working
and relaxing outdoors. Safety
experts have some important
safety tips for you to remember
while enjoying your outdoor
activities.
AROUND THE YARD
Before using any appliance or
tool — including your lawn
mower, trimmers and ladders —
read and follow manufacturer's
use and care instructions that
come with the product.
Use a tool only for its specified
use. Follow the manufacturer's
recommendations regarding
attachments.
Before each use, inspect
power tools and electric lawn
mowers for frayed power cords
and cracked or broken casings.
If the product is damaged, stop
using it immediately.
Don't attempt to repair it
yourself. Send the product back
to the manufacturer or have a
qualified repair shop do the
work._,
When using electrical tools,
always wear proper attire. Keep
your clothing, hands and feet
away from cutting blades.
Never wear jewelry when
working with tools. Always wear
safety glasses when using power
tools.
Pay attention to warning
markings on tools. Don't allow
tools to get wet unless they are
labelled "Immersible."
When using tools or extension
cords outside, make sure they
carry markings indicating they
are appropriate for outdoor use.
Never alter a product or
remove safety features such as
blade guards or electric plug
grounding pins.
Have a qualified electrician
install Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter (GFCI) receptacles in
all outdoor outlets. After
installation, test your GFCIs
monthly.
Use only properly rated
outdoor extension cords with
outdoor electrical tools.
Unplug all portable electrically
operated power tools when not
in use. These tools contain
electricity even when they are
turned off but still plugged in.
Use and store power tools
away from water sources to
avoid electric shock. Never use
power tools in the rain.
Unplug power tools before
cleaning or changing
attachments and/or blades.
Store tools out of the reach of
children.
ON SHORE AND IN WATER
When boating, everyone —
even those who swim well —
should wear a proper -fitting
Coast Guard -approved, UL -listed
Personal Flotation Device (PFD).
Always carry a Coast Guard -
approved, Ullisted marine -type
fire extinguisher on boats.
Before sailing off, make sure
your boat is equipped with a
first-aid kit and other safety
accessories.
IN THE HOT TUB
Have a qualified electrician
install a Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter (GFCI) receptacle in
swimming pool underwater
lighting circuits and in electric
circuits of hot tubs.
Never let unsupervised
children use swimming pools or
hot tubs.
Never swim in a pool or soak
in a hot tub alone.
Keep hair, body parts and
clothing away from drains,
pumps and filters.
Never use a swimming pool or
hot tub while under the influence
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of alcohol or drugs.
Never use a telephone —
even a cordless one — while in a
hot tub or swimming pool.
Never use a portable lamp
outdoors or near a swimming
pool or hot tub.
Pregnant women should
consult their doctors before
using hot tubs.
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